How Small Fixture Changes Can Transform A Home

There is a quiet kind of renovation that doesn’t require contractors, permits, or weeks of disruption. It happens one room at a time, often in a single afternoon, and its effects ripple outward in ways that are difficult to predict from the outset. Swapping out fixtures — the lights, fans, faucets, and hardware that define a room’s personality — is one of the most cost-effective and underestimated ways to transform a living space. While homeowners often fixate on major renovations like kitchen remodels or bathroom overhauls, the truth is that small fixture changes can deliver a disproportionate return in both aesthetics and function.

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Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump

Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families.

“These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking Americans are stuck paying absurd prices. We have strong production here in the United States. We have supply. Prices should not be this high without companies doing everything they can to bring some relief to the people. These are American companies, and they should act like it. Put the American people and our own economy first. We can and should do better.”

HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews to Lower Multifamily Development Costs

HUD announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing, removing outdated provisions that have increased costs and complexity for lenders and developers. These changes, issued through HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) via a Mortgagee Letter, revise the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide to streamline outdated and burdensome requirements for lenders and developers seeking FHA-insured financing.

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Atlantic City’s Soar & Shore Airshow Returns

Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! The Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City returns May 29–31, filling the skies above the beach and Boardwalk with high-flying thrills, jaw-dropping stunts, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Whether you’re a beach chair spotter or adrenaline junkie, this coastal spectacle is the must-see event of the season.

DNREC to Hold First Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease

DNREC will hold the first community meeting about the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Baldcypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, a virtual option is available.

Philadelphia Police Crime Report

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several separate incidents that occurred across the city over the last 24 hours, including two shootings and a chaotic series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen utility truck.

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Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting Town Hall Meetings monthly, creating another level of access and opportunity. The next Town Hall Meeting will be FridayMay15th in Merchantville. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be held on TuesdayMay19th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be held on ThursdayMay21st. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

National Maritime Day May 17, 2026

Image courtesy: Gabby Reagoso, daughter of Mike Reagoso of McAllister Towing.

Statement From NJ Assembly Sponsors on DOJ Lawsuit 

Assembly members Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Annette Quijano, Alixon Collazos-Gill, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Michael Venezia issued the following statement today on the federal Department of Justice’s lawsuit regarding their bill, A1743, better known as the “Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act.” The bill, signed into law earlier this year, requires law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining a person.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Gandalf!

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